The Know-Nothings (I Can Read Book 2) [Paperback]

Michele Sobel Spirn (Author), R. W. Alley (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 3, 1997 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: I Can Read Book 2

The Know-Nothings can't figure out what to eat. Noodles are too hard, bananas wear funny coats, and everyone knows you can only get French fries in France. But even though Boris, Morris, Doris, and Norris may not know much about food, they do know one very important thing -- how to be good friends!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 1?Shades of the Stupids! Boris, Morris, Doris, and Norris are four friends who are known as the Know-Nothings. They are determined to prepare something to eat but can't figure out how to do it. The noodles are too hard, the bananas have on strange coats, and fries obviously are only to be found in France. Finally, they decide to head there. So, after arming themselves with a French horn, French toast, etc., they set out on an adventure that culminates at a cart selling French fries. Quirky and very silly, the story is simple, easy to read, and adorned with brightly colored cartoons of funny, appealing characters.?Jan Shepherd Ross, Dixie Elementary Magnet School, Lexington, KY
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Gr. 1^-2. Alley's lively illustrations for this I Can Read Book will provide the initial attraction, but Spirn's story is just as exuberant. The Know-Nothings--Norris, Morris, Boris, and Doris--who are somewhat reminiscent of James Marshall's Stupids, can't get things right, and their goofy misunderstandings and adventures, played out in four sprightly chapters, will challenge kids' comprehension skills. Basic vocabulary and comedy fetchingly combined. Stephanie Zvirin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (January 3, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064442268
• ISBN-13: 978-0064442268
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,918,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Know-Nothings, October 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Know-Nothings (I Can Read Book 2) (Paperback)

The Know-Nothings is such a hilarious book. It is a perfect reader for kindergarten - 4th grade. The characters are so funny that they make me laugh. I liked the part when they are deciding what to eat and thought they had to walk all the way to France to buy french fries. Another great part was when they wanted to eat bananas. They didn't realize that they must peel the banana before eating it. So, they put the banana in their mouths and said, "yuck". They said they couldn't peel the banana because they didn't want it to shiver without its coat. The illustrations are funny too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Kid's Book, March 5, 2000

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This review is from: The Know-Nothings (I Can Read Book 2) (Paperback)

My children loved this book, They couldn't stop laughing at the funny exploits of the main characters. They also loved the great artwork in the book. I have bought them all the books in this series so far.

5.0 out of 5 stars Long live the Know-Nothings!, February 9, 2000

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This review is from: The Know-Nothings (I Can Read Book 2) (Paperback)

Here are some delightfully zany characters - Morris, Boris, Doris and Norris, who manage to flaunt what they don't know in the most hilarious ways. Their goings-on are guaranteed to have readers laughing out loud.